Main Series #613. 1st Edition, published 1947.
A murder is committed, behind closed doors, in bizarre circumstances. Three amateur detectives take the case: Lord Simon Plimsoll, Monsieur Amer Picon, and Monsignor Smith (in whom discerning readers will note likeness to some familiar literary figures). Each arrives at his own brilliant solution, startling in its originality, ironclad in its logic. Meanwhile Sergean Beef sits contemptuously in the background. "But, " says Sergeant Beef, "I know who done it!"
Condition grading: Fair. Foxing to both covers. Light creases to right hand corners of front cover. Wear and creasing to top of tanned spine. Light creases to bottom left corner of rear cover. Wear to edges of both covers. Binding tight. The photographs form part of the description.
Main Series #613. 1st Edition, published 1947.
A murder is committed, behind closed doors, in bizarre circumstances. Three amateur detectives take the case: Lord Simon Plimsoll, Monsieur Amer Picon, and Monsignor Smith (in whom discerning readers will note likeness to some familiar literary figures). Each arrives at his own brilliant solution, startling in its originality, ironclad in its logic. Meanwhile Sergean Beef sits contemptuously in the background. "But, " says Sergeant Beef, "I know who done it!"
Condition grading: Fair. Foxing to both covers. Light creases to right hand corners of front cover. Wear and creasing to top of tanned spine. Light creases to bottom left corner of rear cover. Wear to edges of both covers. Binding tight. The photographs form part of the description.
